Introduction to Roster Cuts
The Bears have to trim their 90-man roster down to 53 players by the NFL’s Tuesday 3 p.m. deadline.
Position Battles
This season has featured fewer position battles than when the Bears were in full rebuild mode. Only three starting jobs were really up for grabs during training camp — cornerback (Tyrique Stevenson vs. Nahshon Wright), left tackle (Braxton Jones vs. Theo Benedet vs. Ozzy Trapilo) and strong-side linebacker (Ruben Hyppolite II vs. Noah Sewell).
Roster Questions
The bottom of the roster features questions about which backup offensive linemen will make the team. There’s a battle for the fifth and sixth receiver spots and at backup running back, where the Bears have their second-, third- and fourth-stringers injured.
Post-Deadline Plans
Once the Bears submit their final roster Tuesday, they will play the waiver wire on Wednesday — the have the ninth pick — and then assemble a 16-man practice squad.
Tracking the Bears’ Moves
Sunday
The Bears are cutting WR Samori Toure, a source confirmed. He had five catches for 72 yards during preseason games this year.
Conclusion
The upcoming roster deadline for the Bears marks a critical point in their preseason preparations. With fewer position battles than in previous years, the focus shifts to shaping the depth of the team, particularly in areas like the offensive line, receiver positions, and backup running backs. The decisions made now will have implications for the team’s performance in the upcoming season.
FAQs
What is the deadline for the Bears to finalize their 53-man roster?
The Bears must trim their 90-man roster down to 53 players by the NFL’s Tuesday 3 p.m. deadline.
How will the Bears proceed after submitting their final roster?
After submitting their final roster, the Bears will play the waiver wire on Wednesday and then assemble a 16-man practice squad.
Which positions had significant battles during training camp?
The positions with significant battles during training camp were cornerback, left tackle, and strong-side linebacker.
